VitalCaring Group·Morgan City, Louisiana
Conduct evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to address speech and language functional needs in a home health setting. Collaborate with healthcare personnel and educate patients and caregivers on treatment regimes while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Join the VitalCaring team as a Speech Language Pathologist where your expertise and compassion will help transform lives. You will provide exceptional speech therapy services with a focus on health education, aligning with our values of trustworthiness, capability, compassion, proactivity, and dedication. Your role is crucial in delivering patient-centered care that supports both patients and their families.
Conduct evaluations and assess home environments to identify speech/language function needs. Develop and implement plans of care to address functional speech defects. Administer specialized therapeutic techniques and recommend communication aids as needed. Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on treatment regimes and collaborate with other healthcare personnel. Maintain accurate clinical notes and participate in discharge planning using the company's electronic medical record system. Attend in-services, case conferences, and meetings to ensure coordinated patient care. Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practices. May supervise home health aides related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP). Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state or fulfilling requirements if the state does not license SLPs. Minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology. Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Requires a Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and current state licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience in the field.
Market context
In Louisiana, home-health Speech Language Pathologist PRN roles are often driven by patient demand for in-home rehab and flexible coverage across changing caseloads. These positions are competitive because employers typically want a master’s or doctoral degree, current state licensure, and at least one year of clinical experience; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your Louisiana license status and prepare examples of independent home-based patient care.
